James Burrows, representing Andrews, has said his client had never been in trouble before and was remorseful.

The case had been adjourned until yesterday for pre-sentence reports to be carried out after Andrews pleaded guilty to the offences at a hearing earlier this month.

But magistrates agreed to a request from probation for further reports to be made before Andrews is sentenced. The 38-year-old was, however, told the offences were “very serious” and that he could still be given a custodial sentence. The Ashill resident was released on conditional bail and told not to contact any of his victims.